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Rick Hurst, who was best known for starring on the original version of The Dukes Of Hazzard from in the late 1970s and early ’80s, has died at the age of 79.
Hurst’s wife, Candace Kaniecki, shared the news with TMZ on Thursday.
According to her, the television star died unexpectedly earlier on Thursday.
Hurst died just one week before he was scheduled to make an appearance at a fan event at the Dukes Of Hazzard–themed museum and store Cooter’s Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 3, according to the venue’s website.
Hurst often played police officers or detectives, including in small roles on The Doris Day Show, Sanford And Son, The Partridge Family, Get Christie Love! and The Blue Knight. He also played soldiers multiple times, as on M*A*S*H and the 1979 miniseries version of From Here To Eternity. Hurst appeared on many other major shows, including The Bob Newhart Show, Gunsmoke, Kojak, Happy Days, Little House On The Prairie, The Six Million Dollar Man, Baretta and Murder, She Wrote.
We’re heartbroken to announce that Rick Hurst, Cletus, has passed away. He was so kind to me when I visited the reunion sets and whenever we saw him at events. Please share your memories and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/RjPEKbtEka
— HazzardNet.com – A Dukes of Hazzard Fan Site (@hazzardnet) June 27, 2025
Actor Rick Hurst has passed away. Best known to classic TV fans as the lovable Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, Hurst brought warmth & humor to every scene. He also made appearances on shows like Sanford & Son, MASH, & Alice. He will be missed.
Rick Hurst (1946–2025) pic.twitter.com/oQRaXFRdit— TV Yesteryear – Classic TV📺 (@tvyesteryear) June 27, 2025
RIP 🕊️ Richard “Rick” Hurst, best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 79. https://t.co/vZyd065rXz pic.twitter.com/0pKUZtwmRy
— News 4 San Antonio (@News4SA) June 27, 2025
God Speed Rick Hurst. Forever our Cletus. pic.twitter.com/tLAHkBp87z
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) June 27, 2025
Boss, Rosco, and Cletus are together tonight in Hogg Heaven!
RIP
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Rick Hurst (January 1st, 1946 – June 26, 2025) pic.twitter.com/H6Tm6ykUMh— Daniel Breland (@RCDad92) June 27, 2025
Very sad news. Our great friend Rick Hurst has passed away. Please pray for his family. We will miss you Cletus! pic.twitter.com/zMTfrfqyRr
— Larry Franks (@larryafranks) June 27, 2025
We’re sad to report the passing of actor Rick Hurst. Best known for his role as Cletus on The Dukes of Hazzard, Mr. Hurst made one guest appearance on M*A*S*H as Private Schaeffer in the season six episode, “Fade Out, Fade In.” He was 79.#GoodbyeFarewellandAmen pic.twitter.com/zvlsZidqiA
— MASH Matters Podcast 🍸 (@mashmatters) June 27, 2025
I’m so sad to hear Rick “Cletus” Hurst died! When I first saw something about it I didn’t believe it. He was the primary cast member I saw any time I went to a Cooter’s place. This picture is from the reunion at @cootersplace Nashville in 2013. He will be missed! RIP pic.twitter.com/BbjG1ChNDN
— MSRedneckPD (@MSRedneckPD) June 27, 2025
Richard ‘Rick’ Hurst, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Known for Playing Deputy Cletus Hogg, Dies at 79 https://t.co/40bRz0uR3Z
— People (@people) June 27, 2025
Rip Rick Hurst. You’ll always be Cletus Hogg to me pic.twitter.com/pm4Q2nLk2Z
— Mebs ⭕️ (@Emmybee_CA) June 27, 2025
The information listed is from DailyMail.
